Samaria Gorge

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Natural Landmark in Mourniés€€

Samaria Gorge, Sfakia 730 11, Greece

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Europe's longest gorge, this 16-kilometer trail winds through dramatic cliffs and ancient forests from the Omalos Plateau to the Libyan Sea. It feels like a rugged, awe-inspiring journey through untouched wilderness.

Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.

Highlights

  • The Iron Gates, where walls narrow to 3 meters
  • Spotting the endemic Cretan wild goat (Kri-Kri)
  • The abandoned village of Samaria
  • Finishing the hike at the beach in Agia Roumeli
  • Open seasonally from May 1st to October 31st

Details

Hours
Mon–Sun07:00–13:00
Address
Samaria Gorge, Sfakia 730 11, Greece
Coordinates
35.24013, 23.96120

Good to know

Samaria Gorge is a natural landmark in Mourniés, Greece. Europe's longest gorge, this 16-kilometer trail winds through dramatic cliffs and ancient forests from the Omalos Plateau to the Libyan Sea. It feels like a rugged, awe-inspiring journey through untouched wilderness.

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